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KM57 VZC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,184 mi
Last recorded187,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 VZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 187,184 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has temp repair,but not likely to cause injury

Fail 4 Jun 2026 187,184 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

service due message due on dash

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has temp repair,but not likely to cause injury

Pass 29 May 2025 174,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 174,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 164,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 154,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens cover missing and 1 of the 4 leds are inop

Fail 1 Jun 2023 154,941 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens cover missing and 1 of the 4 leds are inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 134,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 128,706 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish & crack.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 106,090 miles

advise E.M.L light on

Pass 14 May 2016 101,276 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 101,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 78,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front discs lipped

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,515 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KM57 VZC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM57 VZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM57 VZC registered?

KM57 VZC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is KM57 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 VZC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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